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but it surveys all of Europe, focusing on individuals. Near the beginning, he writes, “This is a saga. . . .of a thousand years ago. I came to this conclusion: the turn of the millennium in 999 A.D. was a turning point in history. . . . Slowly, relentlessly, despite setback, the Christian forces seemed to be winning over the forces of heathenism that pressed in on central Europe. These were the sea dragons of the Vikings, the terrible horsemen of the Hungarian Magyars, and the proud battalions of A1 Mansor and his Moors in Spain.”
He will discuss with us the adventure of his research for the book in many countries, as well as aspects that are not included in this illustrated story of medieval people who struggled for survival and order in chaotic and often tragic circumstances. His book brings together history of an era in a fashion not previously attempted for it. I am reminded of the mammoth art exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s
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